Grade 1 Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the opportunity to shape an educational institution and competitive benefits offering.
- Significant opportunity to influence a new school's education framework
- Dynamic, startup environment fostering innovation
- Requires proven IB experience and adaptability
Pros
- Involvement in establishing IB curriculum within a new school
- Chance to work in a dynamic, startup educational environment
- Competitive compensation package and potential professional development
Cons
- Requires adaptability to a startup culture
- Job market may have competition for teaching roles
- Immediate start demands readiness from ideal candidates
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • On-site, full-time
Good fit
- Mid-level teachers with extensive IB background
- Educators wanting to lead in a new institutional context
- Those looking to implement innovative teaching practices
Not recommended for
- Teachers without IB training or experience
- Those preferring a clearly structured or established environment
- Candidates hesitant about fast-paced, evolving settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The new Swiss International School of Qatar is urgently seeking a dynamic Grade 1 (Year 2) Teacher for January 2018. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of the founding team of educators that is establishing the IB PYP at SISQ, and taking the school through IB authorisation.
SISQ will be a full IB school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region.
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:
- PYP experience and/or training
- Ability to cope in a start-up environment
- Curriculum-writing skills and experience
- A collaborative style and a good sense of humour
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- A commitment to student learning and safeguarding
The following qualities would be an advantage:
- Experience in an international setting
- Experience with EAL students
Please apply early, as SISQ may make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.
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